One Pot Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Creamy, rich, and irresistibly comforting, this One Pot Garlic Parmesan Sauce is the ultimate easy recipe for busy weeknights or cozy dinners. Packed with bold garlic flavor and smooth parmesan goodness, it comes together quickly in just one pot, making it perfect for a quick dinner, easy pasta night, or even a healthy snack pairing with vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth optional
Instructions
- 1. Melt butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
- 3. Pour in heavy cream and stir gently to combine.
- 4. Add salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- 5. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 5–7 minutes.
- 6. Gradually stir in parmesan cheese until fully melted.
- 7. Adjust consistency with chicken broth if needed.
- 8. Stir in fresh parsley.
- 9. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- 10. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest texture and best flavor.
Keep the heat low when adding cheese to prevent clumping.
Stir continuously to avoid burning the garlic or separating the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 of recipeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 9gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 480mgSugar: 2g
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